SV Darmstadt 98 beat Karlsruher SC 3-0 (1-0). Following the well-deserved home win, the protagonists were satisfied with their own performance and the once again very impressive atmosphere in the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. We have summarised all the comments on the game for you.
„Congratulations to Flo and Darmstadt on their well-deserved home win. I could now say: ‚If we had made it 1-0 after 5 minutes, it would have been really interesting.‘ But I can’t do that tonight. It was too obvious. The win was too deserved. After we missed our chance, the opponent took advantage of their first opportunity and was one goal better overall in the first half. And in the second half we lost the ball very often and Darmstadt were able to switch. Our best player was the goalkeeper, which is rarely good when you’re 3-0 down. Apart from one shot on goal by Kaufmann, we didn’t manage anything offensively.“
„Thank you for the congratulations. It was obviously good for us that the first ball didn’t go in. That could have caused us problems. After that, we controlled the game for the remaining 85 minutes and, from this control, became more decisive as the game progressed. So it’s a well-deserved win, which is extremely important. I’m very happy for the team. And for the environment. We saw a strong connection between the team and the fans again today. Despite the win, we will of course remain vigilant, because in this brutal league there is never any certainty.“
„We were a little lucky at the start with the set piece. If KSC took the lead there, it would probably be a different game. We took the lead ourselves a little later, 1-0. It was similar after the break, when Kaufmann had another chance for Karlsruhe and we made it 2-0. We had that little bit of luck on our side today. Even after the 3-0, we kept at it, and it was important to everyone to keep a clean sheet today. A high level of concentration was required today, and that was present throughout the entire game. We started well and defended well in the block. We also had our space, and that’s how we got this result. A great evening for everyone involved.“
„This victory is very good. We knew it was an important game and we are very happy to have played it successfully. As a team we were compact and the fans gave us an extra boost. The Bölle is a magical place when it is really lit. The coach prepared us very well before the game and the plan worked very well. Karlsruhe then had to adjust a little to it, but we had a solution for that too. I am of course proud and happy about my first goal, but the three points are the most important thing.“
SV Darmstadt 98 informed all season ticket holders about the season ticket procedure for the 2026/27 season on Wednesday (May 6th) and would also like to share this letter on the club's own website.
Autographs, photos, and personal encounters with the Lilies: You'll have the opportunity to do so on Thursday (May 7th) from 5pm to 6pm. As part of an autograph session presented by Merck, Patric Pfeiffer, Kai Klefisch, and Fynn Lakenmacher will be at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. You'll also receive a ten percent discount in the fan shop during this time.
Darmstadt's 2-1 defeat at Karlsruher SC also ended any remaining theoretical hopes the South Hessian club had of finishing the season in the top three. The loss at the Wildpark stadium served somewhat as a symbol for the past few weeks, during which SV 98 had only managed one point from five matches since the international break in March. Following the game on Sunday afternoon, the Darmstadt players addressed the assembled media representatives with mixed feelings.
Three points! SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team secured a victory in the Lotto Hessenliga on Saturday afternoon (May 2nd). In their match against Hünfelder SV, the young Lilies overcame an early deficit to clinch a convincing 3-1 win. This result puts the U21 team currently outside the relegation zone. "Our trend is clearly upward," said a delighted U21 coach Sebastian Schmitt.
The successful collaboration between the Hessian Disabled and Rehabilitation Sports Association (HBRS) and SV Darmstadt 98 will continue long-term: Both partners have extended their existing agreement to promote inclusive sports indefinitely. This sends a clear signal for the sustainable development of inclusion and disability sports in Hesse.
A bitter end in Karlsruhe: After 90 entertaining minutes in which both teams sought salvation in attack, Darmstadt suffered a narrow defeat. The final score was 2-1 after a late goal from the home side, following Isac Lidberg's earlier equaliser. After the match, the players were particularly frustrated with the missed opportunities in the first half.
The away form continues to be poor: SV 98 suffered a 2-1 (0-0) defeat against Karlsruher SC. Lidberg scored the equaliser for the team from southern Hesse in the 70th minute.
Darmstadt 98 visit Karlsruher SC on matchday 32 (May 3rd, 1:30 PM). Florian Kohfeldt has made five changes to his starting lineup. Killian Corredor replaces the injured Fraser Hornby, Aleksandar Vukotic comes in for the suspended Patric Pfeiffer, and Fabian Holland starts in place of Matej Maglica, who is sidelined with an ankle injury. Merveille Papela and Niklas Schmidt also join the team, replacing Sergio Lopez and Yosuke Furukawa. In addition to Hornby, Pfeiffer, and Maglica, Darmstadt will also be without the injured Matthias Bader, Fabian Nürnberger, and Luca Marseiler.
Finally, the weekend is here, finally Sunday! On Sunday afternoon (May 3rd, 1:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will face Karlsruher SC away. What do the two coaches have to say about the match, who will be refereeing, and where can you watch it if you're not at the stadium? All the important information about the Lilies' 32nd matchday is compiled for you here in "Matchday Guide".
Continuity in sporting management: SV Darmstadt 98 has extended Paul Fernie's contract early and for the long term. As part of the contract extension, the current sporting director will move into the club's management board and will now serve as managing director of sport.
Our head coach spoke at the press conference before the away game against Karlsruher SC (May 3rd/1:30pm) about the mental freshness of his team, the course of action for the remaining games and his coaching colleague, whose commitment to KSC will end after six years this season.
Left hook, 'One hundred and eightyyyyyyy', and hand over the baton. Doesn't sound like football – and that's true. KSC is often associated with professional football, but with the sheer number of titles the club has won, it's worth looking beyond the pitch. Titles from Baden-Württemberg to Rome.